Brett Sutton chief health officer’s Twitter praise for Northcote park goers
The “unacceptable” actions of St Kilda beachgoers defying lockdown restrictions was slammed by Premier Daniel Andrews, but a photo of visitors to a Northcote park has won high praise from thousands, including chief health officer Brett Sutton.
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Visitors to a Northcote park have won praise from Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton for their social distancing efforts.
Twitter user Owen Minogue shared a photo of All Nations Park in Northcote on Friday, showing park-goers keeping plenty of space between groups as they enjoyed the balmy night.
“This is how you enjoy a spring evening in the park with your household and socially distance,” he wrote.
In response Mr Sutton said: “This is great. We can, and should, enjoy the outdoors. Safely. Well done.”
This is great. We can, and should, enjoy the outdoors. Safely. Well done. https://t.co/xo6k8Jk4De
— Chief Health Officer, Victoria (@VictorianCHO) October 3, 2020
More than 9000 Twitter users liked the tweet.
It was a stark contrast to the behaviour of beachgoers who crowded the shore at St Kilda on Friday night.
Premier Daniel Andrews said the scenes were “unacceptable.”
Mr Sutton said on Twitter: “Don’t risk everything. What we can hold back now means a truly normal summer. Please – Hold. The. Line.”
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